Daniel is an experienced business professional and an economist. He provides consultancy to central banks, financial service providers and public authorities on design aspects, use cases and overall strategy pertaining to regulated digital currencies. Daniel is part of the thought leadership team and (co)authored various papers and concepts. He drives the cross-border digital currency initiatives within the team. His main research area is the effects of digital currencies on the global macroeconomy and geopolitics. Previously, he was a director at an investment management company. He has received education in finance and banking.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is a global SecurityTech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. G+D makes the lives of billions of people more secure. The company shapes trust in the digital age, with built-in security technology in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology.

Panel discussion : CBDC vs Tokenized Assets vs Stablecoins

This panel explores the evolving landscape of digital currencies and their implications for the future of finance.

CBDCs are state-backed digital representations of fiat currencies. Tokenized assets are digital representations of real-world assets like real estate or stocks, providing fractional ownership and increased liquidity. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities, were highlighted for their potential to mitigate volatility in the crypto market and facilitate cross-border transactions.

The panelists debated the advantages and challenges of each approach, including regulatory concerns, technological feasibility, and potential impact on monetary policy. Overall, the discussion underscores the need for careful consideration of the diverse implications of CBDCs, tokenized assets, and stablecoins in shaping the future of global finance.